Analyst, Strategy and Market Intelligence

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We are looking for an Analyst, Strategy and Market Intelligence to join our team in UPM Pulp. This position is a hybrid role and will be located in our Shanghai office.  

Greetings from your future manager

“If you have a passion for turning market insight into business impact, this is a great opportunity to shape value creation at scale. Strategy and market intelligence in pulp are critical levers at UPM Fibres and China strategic growth market. Success in this role will materially influence winning with customers and our long‑term performance.” – Teija Konttori, VP Strategy & Development, UPM Fibres

What you will do

• Conduct short‑market analysis of pulp and paper value chains
• Coordinate and develop market and customer intelligence to sales support to Asia
• Field market survey in China and other selected APAC countries
• Development and update of regional market intelligence data and communication
• Database management and development
• Sales market intelligence: customer/segment insights and channel dynamics and materials
• Provide support to sales team with market and business insights
• Support global market intelligence development with regional insights
• Assess new market and end‑use opportunities and application spaces for UPM Pulp

Who you are

• You have a master’s degree in a related field
• You have 5 to 7 years’ experience in pulp and paper industry, market intelligence and strategy or a related field
• You have a strong working knowledge of analytical tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and database programs
• You have a strong working knowledge related to pulp business
• You have strong business-oriented mindset with the ability to link market moves to commercial outcomes
• You have knowledge of AI in business intelligence considered as advantage

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. 
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

UPM Pulp offers a versatile range of responsibly produced pulp grades suitable for many end-uses such as tissue, specialty papers, packaging papers, graphic papers and board.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected]

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